Fast Trains Lead Amtrak List of Needs
31 December 2009
Amtrak has been working hard to lure more business travelers to its trains, with advertisements highlighting its advantages over air travel — roomier seats, power outlets on its Acela trains and fewer annoyances. And its efforts have borne some fruit: the number of riders on its Northeast corridor trains has been rising.
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Support builds up to return Amtrak’s Sunset Limited
31 December 2009
The Orlando, Fla., to New Orleans, La., segment of the Sunset Limited has been gone since hurricane Katrina damaged the rails of CSX Transportation, the train’s host, in 2005. But after four years of inaction, politicians and various community groups in three states have begun pressing for the train’s return.
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Company Puts Brakes on Colorado Ski Train Service
31 December 2009
DENVER (AP) — A company that wanted to keep train service going between Denver and the Winter Park ski area said it is giving up for now. Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC on Monday said it won’t be able to operate the ski train this season after failing to resolve differences with Amtrak. The company was [...]
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VIA Rail and good Samaritans to bring Fred the dog from Vancouver to his Montréal family
31 December 2009
VIA Rail Canada is happy to be contributing to the repatriation to Montreal of Fred the dog. Found November 30 in British Columbia, at the side of his deceased owner, Fred was much featured in the press during the month of December. VIA will provide the train ticket from Vancouver for Fred and two accompanying [...]
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BC and Washington Residents Special $109
16 December 2009
This year, skip the Christmas sweater and give them a unique gift they’ll really remember – a stunning rail journey between Vancouver and Whistler. Until January 5, 2010, BC and Washington Residents pay only $109 per adult round trip when booking four or more guests.
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Rocky Mountaineer Unveils A ‘Brand’ New Look For The 2010 Season
16 December 2009
Celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new logo, website, train design and route names ~ Rocky Mountaineer is gearing up to celebrate 20 successful years in business and will relaunch its brand, strengthening its position as one of the world’s best travel experiences. Consistently committed to innovation and excellence, Rocky Mountaineer’s new logo and branding [...]
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